Valla Beach at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,455
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Valla Beach.
The postcode for Valla Beach is 2448 (NSW).
Valla Beach (2448) sits in the Bellingen region of NSW.
Valla Beach has roughly 1,455 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Valla Beach scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Valla Beach's population at 1,455, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,455
Median age
55
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$297/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,455
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Valla Beach.
Local schools for Valla Beach
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Government School Catchment
Nambucca Heads Public School
Nambucca Heads High School
Frank Partridge VC Public School
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Frequently asked
About Valla Beach.
- What is the Valla Beach postcode?
- Valla Beach is in the 2448 postcode, in NSW, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
- Where is Valla Beach?
- Valla Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2448, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Valla Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $297, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Valla Beach?
- There are 4 schools serving Valla Beach on this page, including Nambucca Heads Public School, Nambucca Valley Christian Community School, Nambucca Heads High School.
- How walkable is Valla Beach?
- Valla Beach has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Valla Beach?
- Valla Beach is close to Valla, Hyland Park, Nambucca Heads, Urunga, Newee Creek.
- What is the population of Valla Beach?
- The population of Valla Beach is approximately 1,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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